Marts News, beginning of June 2009

Marts News, beginning of June 2009

J. J. Morris reports another busy market, with more than 1,300 head of sheep, 58 store cattle, 46 barren cows and 27 calves. Store cattle met a strong trade for all sorts.

Barren cows once again proved to be in great demand, with a fast trade throughout.

Calves, as in previous weeks, sold to a strong trade. Prime lambs met a steady trade, with numbers increasing weekly. There was a record entry of over 600 cull ewes, selling to a good trade. Ewes and lambs again sold well.

Cull ewes and rams (415): A very good entry of ewes and rams was seen this week nearly double from the previous week. Ewes sold to a steadier trade throughout which saw the heavier type ewes average £46.65 while the lighter ewes and rams averaged £26.73 and £53.35 respectively. Ewes peaked at £72.50 from Richards and Son, Penybanc Farm. With other leading prices at £66 from Jones, Pencaerau Bach; £64 from James, Pengawse.

Rams sold to a top price of £67.50 from Rowe, Rhyndaston who also sold at £65. Other leading ram prices included £61.50 from Bussell, St Kennox Farm; £60 from Windsor & Son, Fforest Farm.

Fat cattle. A 460 kilo Simmental steer from Colledge, Gwarmacwydd sold to 126.50p/kg or £581/head.

Calves. Bulls sold to a top price of £230 for a BB from Thomas, Little Pale who also sold at £165. Other leading bull prices included £80 for a Holstein Friesian from Davies, Brynhyfryd Farm who also sold Holstein Friesians at £12 and £10; £50 for an AA from Smith, Ffoswinau Farm.

Newcastle Emlyn

June 4th

Dai Lewis Auctioneers reports similar numbers forward in all sections. Lambs saw a slower run as per national trends, with emphasis being on medium weight ranges, and quality overall. Stores saw a brisk run for the quality forward, and culls maintained a strong run. Vendors were drawn from a wide radius.

J. J. Morris reports a good entry with approximately 500 head of cattle on offer that saw store bulls peak at £2,000, breeding bulls top at £2,825 while cows and calves reached £1,270. Store heifers and steers peaked at £880 and £950 respectively with grazing cows reaching £780.

Cows sold to a top price per head of £780 for a 720 kilo Lim from Jones, Plasnewydd. Other leading prices £730 for a 740 kilo Hols Fr Thomas and Son, Cildywyll; £715 630 kilo Fr from Prichard and Son, Escalwen also Fr 615 kilos, 640 kilos and 610 kilos at £705, £700 and £635 and a 520 kilo Jersey at £635; £690 605 kilo Lim Williams, Tynewydd.

Overage heifers sold to a top price p/kg of 139p and £655/head for a 470 kilo Lim Davies, Gilrhyd also Lim 430 kilos 134p or £575. Steers peaked at 128p/kg or £830 for a 650 kilo Ch from Williams, Tynewydd.

Stores (402): An improved entry of store cattle was seen this month selling to a steady trade throughout which saw heifers average £562 while steers averaged £582. Steers sold to a top price of £950 for a Welsh Black from Williams, Oxwich Castle Farm. A wide selection of bulls saw prices peak at £2,000 for a Limousin from Vaughan, Coedcefnlas Farms. Heifers peaked at £880 for a pair of Limousins from Williams, Marchgwyn Uchaf .

Suckler cows (33). A very good entry of cows and calves forward selling to an overall average of £862. Cows topped at £1,270 for a Charolais from Thomas, Nolton Cross Farm. Others £1,210 Lim Wilson, Middle Pool, also Lim at £1,090; £1070 Lim Thomas, Nolton Cross Farm; £1,060 Lim Morgan, Pantygarn also Lim £1,030, Her £980 and BBs £840 and £780.

Bulls (2): Two strong pedigree Limousin bulls from Davies, Wernwyn sold at £2,825 and £1,850.

CARDIGAN

June 8th

J. J. Morris reports fewer sheep forward in all sections. Prime lambs sold to a steady trade, to a maximum price of 190p per kilo, and averaged 181.2p per kilo, which was on par with national trends. Cull ewes were slightly easier to the previous week, with the best peaking at £72, and averaging out at £53.50. A few more calves forward, with the best bull topping at £330 and heifer at £180.

Dai Lewis Auctioneers report seasonal entries forward again in all sections (206). Barrens saw another fast run for all sorts, with particular demand on beef types with possibly dairy types being leaner cattle throughout. Beef cattle peaked at 151.0/kg and averaged 117.1 pence and dairies peaked at 111.0 pence and levelled at 88.6 pence/kilo. Stock bulls sold to a fast run, as did weaned calves and store cattle, with excellent demand for all types.

J. J. Morris reports: Spring lambs and hoggets (962): Once again a good entry of lambs was seen to include 925 spring lambs and 37 hoggets. Spring lambs sold to a top price of 197p/kg while the medium type lambs sold to an average of 183p/kg or £75.36/head with the overall market average at 182.81p/kg. Hoggets topped at 155p/kg while selling to an average of 140.20p/kg.

Barren cows. An improved entry of cows was seen this week selling to an overall average of 105.56p/kg or £657/head a good average considering the fact all cows present were dairy bred. Fr 130p 700k Davies, Upper Carvan Farm; Hol Fr 118p 655k Thomas, Cresswell; MRI 114p 640k Dent and Son, Maen-Coch.

CRYMYCH

June 10th

J. J. Morris reports a seasonal entry of 454 head of sheep and all sections saw a steady trade throughout. Cull ewes again sold well with the best peaking at £72, and rams to £96. Lambs sold well, with quality being very mixed, a top price of £76 was achieved, and the best hoggets topping at £56. Ewes and lambs were in good demand with the best singles peaking at £90.

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